Tweet Tweet Mazda has had a rough period in the US lately, with 15% sales down and only 104,713 units sold. That might have been due to some production restrains. Since the Japanese car manufacture really knows how strategy works, the company announced that a new plant would be built in Salamanca, Mexico, to provide extra sales for a market that hasn’t been marked before. More than that, the automaker would save a lot of money, since the plant is being built on a cheap ground, and that would make things easier to sell the car in the rest of the US. Tom Carey, the chairman of Mazda`s national dealer council stated that the company would increase the sales up to $20 due to Mexico inventory. The new plant would enter production this month. With the new plant being built, Mazda will be on tracks and predicts to exceed 300,000 total sales in the US for 2014 alone, with the highest percentage figures since 1994, when the car manufacturer succeeded in selling 375,000 units. By the … [Read more...] about Mazda3 Sales to Increase up to 20% Due to New Plant in Mexico
Mexico
Trump: 2,000-4,000 troops needed for Mexico border security
PHOENIX — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to send between 2,000 and 4,000 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border to help federal officials fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking, but it wasn’t clear who would be called up or if they would even be allowed to carry guns.Trump’s comments to reporters on Air Force One were his first estimate on guard levels he believes are needed for border protection. It is lower than the 6,400 National Guard members that former President George Bush sent to the border between 2006 and 2008.Trump said his administration is looking into the cost of sending the troops to the border and added “we’ll probably keep them or a large portion of them until the wall is built.”Earlier Thursday, Ronald Vitiello, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s acting deputy commissioner, cautioned against a rushed deployment.“We are going to do it as quickly as we can do it safely,” … [Read more...] about Trump: 2,000-4,000 troops needed for Mexico border security
Mexico might produce Mercedes vehicles
Tweet TweetRight now, the car market that is most discussed in the sprawling Chinese one, with the US coming a close second. But even with so much invested into those two countries, a car maker should also pay attention to other possibilities as well. And Mercedes-Benz sees a possible future involving a Mexico based facility, with the main product being the Mercedes A Class. Nothing is sure for now, but as Peter Tabera, head of Mercedes-Benz Mexico stated in a press release, “there is a clear interest in the domestic market”. While not the most important market at the time, Mexico would be a good expansion for the German car maker, and future will tell if it will really happen. … [Read more...] about Mexico might produce Mercedes vehicles
Jeep Announces Compass/Patriot`s Replacement to Be Built in Mexico
Tweet TweetThe North American based Jeep carmaker is reportedly working on a new SUV prototype that would replace the present Compass/Patriot model, starting next year. The new SUV could be named the Patriot. Once they will emerge on the market, the replacement will stand on the same Chrysler PM/MK platform, the same one used on the current mid-size SUV. The idea is to use the same parts and save manufacturing and supply costs. More than that, the rumor mill also states that the Compass and Patriot`s replacement will be manufactured at the carmaker`s Mexico plant, stationed in Toluca, the same one used for the production of the new Cherokee and next-gen Wrangler. In terms of visuals, the Jeep Patriot would borrow some styling and interior cues from the new Renegade and Cherokee. The cabin for instance, might receive rounded dials, a lot of chrome detailing, as well as a wide touchscreen in the center. Under the hood, the all-new Patriot is expected to come with mechanical bits and … [Read more...] about Jeep Announces Compass/Patriot`s Replacement to Be Built in Mexico
Why Mexico confirmed Loeb as the greatest of all time
Sebastien Loeb was back, and made a big impact. Pic: mcklein-imagedatabase.com They were talking about it in the smoky bars around Leon while savouring their tequilas and necking their Coronas. They were even talking about it in the mountains of Mexico while clearing their cactus and packing their ponchos. The Mexicans like things hot, and this was one hot topic of conversation. Should he back? Could he be good? Would he be able to win? Yes, yes and a final emphatic yes was the answer. OK, so Sebastien Loeb didn’t win in Mexico, but for a glorious few hours on Saturday we allowed ourselves to believe that might just be possible. He rolled back the years to remind us of just why he is a nine-time champion and 78-time rally winner. It was thrilling, it was compelling and it was nothing short of bloody brilliant. The last time the guy competed full time in the championship was 2012. How many other examples are there of champions returning after five years away and showing the new … [Read more...] about Why Mexico confirmed Loeb as the greatest of all time